Summary
- Avelo Airlines expands routes from Sonoma to Salt Lake City and Southern California for convenient, affordable travel options.
- New nonstop service features Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft for quick and comfortable flights, enhancing connectivity in Northern California.
- Visitors can explore Utah’s enchanting landscapes and vibrant culture, while Southern Californians can enjoy easy access to the Bay Area.
US carrier Avelo Airlines is expanding yet again. The carrier has announced two new routes from Sonoma County in Northern California, connecting wine country to Salt Lake City and the Los Angeles area.
Setting off to Salt Lake City
At the beginning of this year, Avelo Airlines opened a base at Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) in Santa Rosa. Today, it announced the latest additions to its route network. Beginning October 24th, the airline will commence flights to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), making it the only airline linking Sonoma to the capital of Utah.
The service will be operated twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays with Avelo’s Boeing 737 Next Generation (the series before the MAX) aircraft. The flights take around two hours and initially depart STS in the mornings before setting into a 13:17 departure by November 7th, landing in Salt Lake City at 16:07. The return flights depart SLC at 16:46, arriving back in Santa Rosa at 17:48. Avelo Airlines Founder and CEO Andrew Levy highlighted the benefits of this new service:
“We are thrilled to announce our new nonstop service from Salt Lake City to the Bay Area/Sonoma County, offering travelers a convenient, reliable, and affordable way to one of the most beautiful and vibrant regions in Northern California. We look forward to Inspiring Travel this fall to Sonoma County and inspiring Northern Californians to explore all the Beehive State has to offer.”
Photo: Jonathan Hendry | Simple Flying
The link will connect the North San Fransisco Bay area with Salt Lake City, known for its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural experiences. The city is set between the Wasatch Mountains and the Great Salt Lake and is known for its dynamic arts scene, gastronomy, and outdoor activities, including skiing.
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The city notably hosted the 2002 Winter Olympic Games and is set to host again in 2032. In a statement, Executive Director of Salt Lake City Department of Airports Bill Wyatt noted how significant this link is for local residents and how the airport’s ongoing expansion projects helped make the new route possible:
“Salt Lake City extends an enthusiastic welcome to Avelo Airlines. This new nonstop service to the Bay Area/Sonoma County is a plus for our passengers. California is one of Utah’s most popular destinations and is a welcome addition to SLC’s route network.
“The additional gates the airport built as part of The New SLC has made this new service possible.”
Photo: Salt Lake City Airport
For Bay Area residents looking for a bit of warmth this winter, the carrier is also introducing flights to Southern California.
Opening up Ontario
Avelo will commence services from Sonoma County to Ontario International Airport (ONT) on October 10th. Located in the Inland Empire, the airport is around 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in the center of Southern California. Ontario is often used as a gateway to Los Angeles to avoid the congestion of the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) while still being within reach of shopping, dining, beaches, Hollywood, and Disneyland.
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The area is also popular with outdoor enthusiasts, thanks to nearby mountain ranges and scenic parks, including the San Bernardino mountains, while those looking for more heat can reach Palm Springs in one hour. Atif Elkadi, Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario International Airport Authority, expressed his excitement for the new link to begin:
“We are thrilled to add Avelo Airlines to our family of air carriers as we continue to provide exciting new destinations and travel options for the millions of Southern Californians who have made ONT their airport of choice. We are confident that the new nonstop service between Ontario and the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport will be a hit with air travelers and look forward to building on our relationship with Avelo.
“With our world-class facilities, great amenities and unparalleled customer experiences, we are proud to connect the world to one of the most dynamic population and economic centers in the country.”
Photo: Ontario International Airport
The Boeing 737-700 flights depart Sonoma at 07:30 on Sundays and Thursdays, arriving in Southern California at 08:56. The return flight leaves at 08:41, arriving back in STS at 11:14.
Serving Santa Rosa and Sonoma
Meanwhile, visitors from Utah and Southern California will be able to explore Northern California Wine Country and, indirectly, the San Fransisco Bay area. Sonoma County Airport is located around an hour north of San Fransisco, with the journey crossing the famous Golden Gate Bridge.
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Sonoma County is home to more than 425 wineries, iconic redwoods, and 55 miles of rugged Pacific coastline. Visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, swimming, boating, equestrian trails, and camping in the 30 small towns and villages dotted throughout the county. Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport Manager Jon Stout noted just how excited he was to see the new routes begin:
“It’s fantastic to see Avelo continue to expand their commitment to STS with the addition of major markets such as Salt Lake City, UT and Ontario, CA. These highly requested destinations enhance both the convenience and connectivity of STS, and we look forward to their success.”
Photo: Sonoma County Airport
With the addition of these two new routes, Avelo will serve nine destinations from STS: Bend/Redmond, OR (RDM), Boise, ID (BOI), Kalispell, MT (FCA), Las Vegas, NV (LAS), Los Angeles/Burbank, CA (BUR), Ontario, CA (ONT), Palm Springs, CA (PSP), Portland via Salem, OR (SLE), and Salt Lake City, UT.